This past Saturday was the 5th Annual Blessing of the Soil at the Community Garden of Love in Haverstraw, as well as the “Produce the Produce” annual kickoff. “Produce the Produce” helps deliver freshly grown produce to families in need. Eagle Scout Matt Fascaldi of Troop 97 constructed raised beds and several benches for his […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE WITH CANDY PITTARI A gala reception and performance of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” will occur Friday, May 16, 6 p.m. at Elmwood Theatre in Nyack. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Legislator Harriet Cornell will be among invited guests for the event which celebrates the progress in Elmwood’s renovation project. Phase […]
To the Editor, As promised I am continuing my efforts to make Spring Valley beautiful. Over the last two weeks I have instructed our Department of Public Works to fix our Memorial Park. The children’s playground, which has been closed for over four years will be reopened and looks better than ever. I have also […]
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 14, 2014 – Justice Department officials announced an enforcement action yesterday against the nation’s largest servicer of federal and private student loans, which was found to be systematically violating the legal rights of U.S. service members. Sallie Mae — also known as Sallie Mae Bank and Navient Solutions — […]
“Its a heaven sent comedy with a strong message,” says Penguin Rep’s Artistic Director Joe Brancato of the season opener for the gutsiest little theatre off-Broadway in Stony Point. The show centers around sisters Mary and Margaret who forget all about Southern Hospitality when a young Barbie Doll of an evangelist named Melissa knocks at […]
BY BARRY WARNER This week is National Police Week, an occasion dedicated to honoring America’s Law Enforcement establishment. National Police Week began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. In one event held […]